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Guide for Living in Japan > Notes on history and culture-related items
Japanese traditional calendar, Western calendar comparative tables with traditional year names (horary signs)

Difference between Japanese and Western calendars/dating and Zodiac tables.

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There are twelve traditional names (horary signs) for each of the traditional 12-year cycle.
Each year has its own name and the cycle is repeated every 12 years. For your reference, these names are briefly explained below.


The destiny of those born in the Year of the Rat
Those born in the Year of the Rat are supposed to honest and hard working and their fortune is supposed to be that they will amass a great amount of money. They tend to be very observant, talented and quick thinking.

The destiny of those born in the Year of the Cow
Those born in the Year of The Cow are supposed to have great will power and have a strong sense of duty so that they are favorites with older persons and tend to develop into noteworthy persons in their later years.

The destiny of those born in the Year of the Tiger
Those born in the Year of the Tiger are supposed to have great courage and be very healthy and active. They have the ability to make good decisions and are destined to be in positions of leadership.

The destiny of those born in the Year of the Rabbit
Those born in the Year of the Rabbit tend to be warm, bright and pleasant. They have good social skills and will probably through life by their elders.

The destiny of those born in the Year of the Dragon
Those born in the Year of the Dragon are supposed to have the ability to see into the future and always take positions of leadership. Persons born in this year tend to gain success early in life.

The destiny of those born in the Year of the Snake
Those born in the Year of the Snake tend to eager scholars and have much knowledge. They tend to be perfectionists and have tenaciousness so they tend to be successful.

The destiny of those born in the Year of the Horse
Those born in the Year of the Horse tend to be cheerful and have social grace. They are liked by everyone and are well-suited service businesses.

The destiny of those born in the Year of the Ram
Those born in the Year of the Ram are supposed to be very scrupulous and to have strong wills, but at the same time, to be very warm and tender. Many of them are very dutiful, honest and neat.

The destiny of those born in the Year of the Monkey
Those born in the Year of the Monkey are very skillful and look after the persons around them. They are intelligent and can read the intentions of others. They tend to be trusted.

The destiny of those born in the Year of the Bird
Those born in the Year of the Bird tend to be very modest. They have strong powers of judgment so that many of tem become famous while they are still young.

The destiny of those born in the Year of the Dog
Those born in the Year of the Dog are supposed to be very sincere and very warm- hearted. They have a strong sense of justice. They are diligent in their studies and have the strength to withstand adversities.

The destiny of those born in the Year of the Boar
Those born in the Year of the Boar are very independent, have a strong sense of responsibility and they become absorbed in everything they do. Thus, many of them establish new companies or businesses.

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